Hospital Waste Management and its Impact

Dr. Gangadhar, M. Sajjanar

Abstract: All human activities produce waste. We all know that such waste may be dangerous and needs safe disposal. Industrial waste, sewage and agricultural waste pollute water, soil and air. It can also be dangerous to human beings and environment. Similarly, hospitals and other health care facilities generates lots of waste which can transmit infections, particularly HIV, Hepatitis B & C and Tetanus, to the people who handle it or come in contact with it.

Keywords: Safe Disposal, Industrial Waste, Sewage, Agricultural Waste, Environment

How to Cite?: Dr. Gangadhar, M. Sajjanar, "Hospital Waste Management and its Impact", Volume 8 Issue 6, June 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 204-208, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20198463, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20198463